2022 Chateau des Jacques Morgon Cote du Py Beaujolais 6pk 6x750ml

Chateau des Jacques has been owned by Burgundy powerhouse Maison Louis Jadot since 1996. With 69 hectares spread across six appellations — including Moulin a Vent, Morgon, Chenas, and Fleurie — it's one of the most serious operations in Beaujolais, a region that too often gets written off as simple.

This Morgon comes from the famed Cote du Py, considered by many to be the best site in the appellation. Granite soils, old vines, and southern exposure give Gamay a structure most drinkers associate with Pinot Noir from farther north — which is exactly the point. This is what the grape is capable of when the terroir and the winemaking both show up.

The 2022 is deeply fruited with firm tannins and serious structure. Dark plum, warm berry, spice, and black fruit — none of the banana-candy nonsense that gives Beaujolais a bad name. The tannins are still a bit firm, which means this wine has a long life ahead of it. You can pull the cork tonight with an hour in the decanter, or cellar it and watch it evolve.

Wine Enthusiast scored it 94 points. Wine Spectator gave it 90. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate landed at 92. The wine has won numerous awards in France, including Grand Gold at the Concours International du Gamay for the 2009 vintage, and recognition from Guide Hachette. The scores confirm what the site already told you: this is the real deal.